User Manual

Introduction2
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2 Introduction
2.1 Safety information
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, personal injury, or damage to the product, carefully read this safety
information before attempting to install or use the product. In addition, follow all generally accepted safety
practices and procedures for working with and near electricity.
The product has been designed and tested in accordance with the European standard publication EN 61010-1:
2010, and left the factory in a safe condition. The following safety descriptions are found throughout this guide:
A WARNING identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or death.
A CAUTION identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to the product or equipment to which it
is connected.
Each of these safety instructions applies to all of the PicoScope 5000D Series oscilloscopes covered by this
User's Guide, unless otherwise specified.
2.1.1 Symbols
These safety and electrical symbols may appear on the product and throughout this guide.
Symbol
Description
Direct current
Alternating current
Earth (ground) terminal
The terminal can be used to make a
measurement ground connection. The terminal
is NOT a safety or protective earth.
Chassis ground terminal
The ground terminals of connectors marked with
this symbol are all connected together, and
connected to the host PC via the screen of the
USB cable.
Possibility of electric shock
Caution
Appearance on the product indicates a need to
read this Safety and operation instruction.
Static awareness. Static discharge can damage part(s).
IEC 61010 overvoltage category
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal
waste